Daily Archives: Jul 27, 2026
Fact Guage:
Government Policy
Did Alex Otti ban EFCC officials from operating in Abia?
A claim that Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has banned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from operating in the state has surfaced...
Security
Video does not show Islamists’ attack on Christian community on Eid day in Nigeria
A video showing some people scampering for safety has surfaced online with a claim that it shows an Islamic group's invasion of a Nigerian...
Insights
How Facebook Ads fuel phishing scams in Nigeria
In recent years, Facebook, owned by Meta Platforms Inc, has evolved into a powerful advertising platform, allowing businesses and individuals to reach millions of...
Security
Photo does not show Boko Haram attack on Buratai town
A Facebook page, IgbereTV News, has posted a photo showing houses engulfed by fire with a claim that it shows a recent Boko Haram...
General
Old report of deceased police deputy commissioner resurfaces online
A Facebook account, Peter Obi for President PFP, has claimed that a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Guri, died inside his office in Abuja...
General
False claim about man arrested for selling vultures in Abuja goes viral
A claim that a man selling vultures allegedly as chickens for consumption in Abuja has been arrested.
The claim, which surfaced online on June 2,...
Government Policy
Two years in office: Fact-checking Tinubu’s mid-term performance claims
THE Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marked his second year in office on May 29, 2025 and delivered an anniversary speech. In the speech,...
News
CableCheck, 22 others get IFCN 2025 BUILD grant
CableCheck and 22 other fact-checking organisations spread across 20 countries have been awarded the BUILD 2025 round of the Global Fact-Check Fund managed by...
Security
NIMASA DG falsely claims zero piracy in Nigeria’s waterways in last three years
The Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, recently claimed that Nigeria’s territorial waterways recorded zero...
Tutorials
How to protect yourself from AI voice cloning scams, audio deepfakes – Experts
The terrifying reality of a growing scam where fraudsters now use AI-generated voice clones to impersonate relatives and extort money from unsuspecting victims is...
